Just a reminder to everyone that the next Chen Arts Meeting is this coming Saturday, June 18th. New artists welcome! See you there!
Questions? email: chenarts.info@gmail.com
The Allentown Chen Arts Group includes artists living and working in Allentown, as well as regional artists who are interested in exhibiting and selling their work in Allentown. The group includes visual artists, film makers, musicians, dancers, writers, and creative people of all ages who are interested in supporting and promoting the arts in Allentown.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
ALLENTOWN FREAK OUT RETURNS JUNE 24 & 25, 2011
ALLENTOWN FREAK OUT RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN FOR SECOND ANNUAL FEST JUNE 24-25
The Lehigh Valley's first and only fringe festival returns for a second year on June 24 & 25 in downtown Allentown featuring fire performers, burlesque, sideshow, cabaret, film screening, dance, multiple bands, and --new this year--a pageant.
Events kickoff Friday night, June 24, at 9 pm at the Electric Green near 9th and Hamilton. West Philadelphia Orchestra, a funky, raucous jam of Eastern European-style brass and string music, will perform simultaneously with The Burning Hearts Fire & Light Theater.
The fun continues Saturday with the first annual Miss Freak Out Pageant. Ladies may enter free of charge at www.allentownfreakout.com. Judges will ask brief and irreverent questions followed by a display of talent by the contestants. The winner will become a Wink Magazine centerfold and receive a $100 gift certificate to made in Brazil.
Saturday's events include performances by Olde City Sideshow. Abzahrah Middle Eastern dance company, Ten Tiny Dances, The Burning Hearts Fire & Light Theater with DJ Unit 13, Revival Burlesque, a cabaret show by LoveSpinDance, plus Freak Out Flickers film screening, and music by Goodnight Stars, Goodnight Air; Juice Box, the zany This Way to the Egress and more.
"It cheers me to offer such merriment to the good men and womenfolk of Allentown and beyond," says Allen T. Freekoutz, master of ceremonies. "This year's array of entertainers offers something for everyone."
The public is urged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy performances at the outdoor venue. Other free, family-friendly events take place indoors at House of Chen at 732 Hamilton Street and adult-oriented entertainment will be held at Allentown Brew Works' Silk Lounge at 812 Hamilton Street.
All events remain FREE to the public. More info can be found at the event website at www.allentownfreakout.com.
The Lehigh Valley's first and only fringe festival returns for a second year on June 24 & 25 in downtown Allentown featuring fire performers, burlesque, sideshow, cabaret, film screening, dance, multiple bands, and --new this year--a pageant.
Events kickoff Friday night, June 24, at 9 pm at the Electric Green near 9th and Hamilton. West Philadelphia Orchestra, a funky, raucous jam of Eastern European-style brass and string music, will perform simultaneously with The Burning Hearts Fire & Light Theater.
The fun continues Saturday with the first annual Miss Freak Out Pageant. Ladies may enter free of charge at www.allentownfreakout.com. Judges will ask brief and irreverent questions followed by a display of talent by the contestants. The winner will become a Wink Magazine centerfold and receive a $100 gift certificate to made in Brazil.
Saturday's events include performances by Olde City Sideshow. Abzahrah Middle Eastern dance company, Ten Tiny Dances, The Burning Hearts Fire & Light Theater with DJ Unit 13, Revival Burlesque, a cabaret show by LoveSpinDance, plus Freak Out Flickers film screening, and music by Goodnight Stars, Goodnight Air; Juice Box, the zany This Way to the Egress and more.
"It cheers me to offer such merriment to the good men and womenfolk of Allentown and beyond," says Allen T. Freekoutz, master of ceremonies. "This year's array of entertainers offers something for everyone."
The public is urged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy performances at the outdoor venue. Other free, family-friendly events take place indoors at House of Chen at 732 Hamilton Street and adult-oriented entertainment will be held at Allentown Brew Works' Silk Lounge at 812 Hamilton Street.
All events remain FREE to the public. More info can be found at the event website at www.allentownfreakout.com.
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